The constitution of the Republic of South Sudan recognizes health as a basic human right to be respected, promoted, and protected. The 2006-2011 national health policy provided guidance on how to implement the mandate of the constitution and work toward attaining universal health coverage, including health financing and prepayment mechanisms. This 2016-2026 policy builds on the achievement of the previous policies and addresses their limitations and responds to the new post-independence realities in the health sector.
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